
photo by flipsh0t for Canton Disco
Update: Current menus: (more…)

photo by flipsh0t for Canton Disco
Update: Current menus: (more…)

BREAKING: When I received this late Friday afternoon :)
From an email:
“The team behind Side Door Pizza is opening Canton Disco, a Cantonese-inspired all-day café, restaurant, bar, and takeout concept, coming to Navy Yard in February 2026. (more…)


Thanks to Willard Retail for sharing the Chili Bistro opening news. 825 7th Street, NW was previously home to a Hooters, which closed here back in May 2019. Chili Bistro had their Grand Opening on Saturday: (more…)

2700 New York Ave, NE
UPDATE: Thanks to readers for telling me they have recently visited Panda Gourmet. There was a bit of language barrier when talking on the phone but they are trying to investigate how somebody got access to their Facebook page. Deepest apologies for the scare – and a good reminder to go get some of the best Chinese in the city!!
UPDATE TWO: I’m now told via email that the Facebook message was written by the previous owner’s daughter and that Panda Gourmet is now “under new ownership and management.” The old facebook page has now been deactivated. Again, apologies for the confusion. (more…)

619 H Street, NW
Thanks to Hannah for the heads up:
“I think Chinatown Tony Cheng’s is open again?! Let’s confirm!!!”
Just called and they are indeed open! Huzzah.
Tony Cheng’s had been closed since February.

inside 709 D Street, NW photo by by Rachel Paraoan
From a press release:
“Chef and restaurateur Tim Ma brings Lucky Danger to its rightful home in Washington D.C.’s greater Chinatown neighborhood. The full-service restaurant with an adjoining cocktail bar and mahjong parlor will open May 21, 2025 at 709 D. St, NW, Washington, D.C. (more…)

611 H Street, NW photo by Nils Huenerfuerst
Save Chinatown Solidarity Network DC shared the sad news about Jackey Cafe back in late March:
“Jackey Cafe (611 H St. NW) is closing on April 4 — let’s show them some love! Facing rising rents and food costs, Jackey Cafe has made the difficult decision to shutter their doors after *40 years* of serving DC Chinatown.”
And Tony writes “Tony Cheng’s all closed up still.” (more…)

800 22nd Street, NW
Thanks to Bob for sending:
“The Panda Express in Foggy Bottom opened. It’s at 22nd and I, where Beefsteak used to be.”
You can see their menus here.

709 D Street, NW
Red Apron/Partisan closed here back in September 2020.

The liquor license placard for Lucky Danger says: (more…)